1959 DAF 600 vs. 2000 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 2000 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DAF 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DAF 600 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1959 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 822 kg more than 1959 DAF 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 DAF 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DAF 600. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DAF 600 | 2000 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | DAF | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 590 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2810 mm |
